The sun was blazing hot when we were finally ready to explore the heart of historical Georgetown, the capital of Penang. Rows of centuries-old shophouses filled the streets, while a few visitors dared to walk in the heat. Shortly after…

San Francisco has thousands of things to do and a few great places to explore. From its beautiful waters and hilly cityscape, and from great food scene to the contemporary art spaces, there’s always something in store to please anyone….

I could not complete my tales about San Francisco without paying tribute to the Mission District. It was here, after all, where my family and I stayed the longest while in the city. It was here where I learned what slow travel…

Having been to Baguio in the past, I wasn’t too keen on visiting the usual tourist spots. The itinerary below isn’t great for first-time visitors, yet it’s a good one-day itinerary if you have an extra day to spare. Arrive…

After a quick getaway from Samal, we spent the rest of the afternoon going around the city of Davao. Here’s a list of things to see: Museo Dabawenyo It is a museum built by the family of the current mayor…

As with any visit to Ilocos, the most recent one entailed a stopover in Narvacan, my father’s hometown. Here was where I spent most of my childhood summers in, and here was where my paternal grandparents were buried. We left…

This is the second and last portion of our Pampanga Day Trip. To see the first serving, kindly click here. Halo-halo and Murals in Guagua With our stomachs now very full, we proceeded to Guagua to see the Betis Church. It…

Last December 14, three friends and I embarked on another new experience — the Giant Lantern Festival of Pampanga. We arrived in the city of San Fernando just a few minutes before 7 pm, yet the main roads were full…

This is the continuation of my Rajasthan journey in India. For the previous post, please click here. Pearl Palace Heritage We were fortunate enough that the manager of this guesthouse was very understanding when we arrived late at night the…